Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tamara Birman, Dror Seliktar
Summary: Balancing between chemical and biological functionality is crucial to achieve injectability in hydrogels through specific crosslinking pathways, while maintaining cell compatibility. With the emergence of new injectable biosynthetic materials, their impact in cell therapy and bioprinting is becoming increasingly significant.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Orthopedics
Steven K. Neufeld, Daniel Dean, Syed Hussaini
Summary: This study investigated the outcomes of 94 patients undergoing minimally invasive chevron/Akin (MICA) procedures for hallux valgus correction, showing that MICA osteotomy was safe and reproducible, leading to rapid improvement in pain scores, early weightbearing, significant deformity correction, high patient satisfaction, and low complication rates. The learning curve for the procedure was not steep, with similar complication rates and patient satisfaction scores between the first and second halves of patients.
FOOT & ANKLE INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Pediatrics
Go Miyano, Makoto Takahashi, Takamasa Suzuki, Hisae Iida, Eri Abe, Haruki Kato, Shiho Yoshida, Geoffrey J. Lane, Koichiro Ichimura, Kazuhiro Sakamoto, Atsuyuki Yamataka, Tadaharu Okazaki
Summary: The study aimed to discuss the efficacy of live vs. remote cadaver surgical training for minimally invasive surgery. Results showed that all groups of interns showed improvements in their understanding of various aspects related to surgery after the training sessions. Remote observers had significant increases in field, anatomy, dissection, and planning; live observers and participants also showed improvements in different areas. The findings suggest that remote learning could be a viable option when resources are limited.
FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS
(2023)
Review
Orthopedics
Izuchukwu Ibe, Christopher M. Dussik, Alexandra K. Callan, Jennifer Barr, Francis Y. Lee
Summary: Periacetabular osteolytic skeletal metastases are often associated with pain and impaired ambulatory function. Minimally invasive percutaneous procedures have become popular for managing these metastases, including cancer ablation and reinforcement techniques.
JOURNAL OF BONE AND JOINT SURGERY-AMERICAN VOLUME
(2023)
Article
Surgery
Ahmed M. Ali, Katelynn C. Bachman, Stephanie G. Worrell, Kelsey E. Gray, Yaron Perry, Philip A. Linden, Christopher W. Towe
Summary: While RMIE and tMIE showed no difference in 90-day mortality and readmission rates, RMIE demonstrated better outcomes in terms of positive surgical margins, number of lymph nodes evaluated, and conversion to open rates.
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Wenhui Liu, Zhiru Wei, Xu Cheng, Ran Pang, Han Zhang, Guangshuai Li
Summary: The study found that during the COVID-19 pandemic, the public continued to show interest in plastic procedures. Twitter data showed a shift in demand towards breast augmentation, liposuction, and abdominoplasty procedures. Stakeholders should be prepared to deal with a temporary surge in Botox and chemical peel procedures in the event of a second wave of the pandemic.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Andrea Agostinelli, Alan Gallingani, Francesco Maestri, Silvia Grossi, Florida Gripshi, Luca De Donno, Francesco Nicolini
Summary: The number of transapical procedures has significantly decreased worldwide with the improvement of devices for the transfemoral approach and the development of other alternative accesses. However, the left ventricular apex has proven to be a safe and valid alternative access for various other structural heart procedures.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Review
Oncology
Sarah S. Al Ghamdi, Ira Leeds, Sandy Fang, Saowanee Ngamruengphong
Summary: Rectal cancer, accounting for one-third of colorectal cancer cases annually, can be prevented through early screening and appropriate management. Advances in diagnostic and therapeutic strategies have contributed to improved patient outcomes. This review summarizes the available minimally invasive endoscopic and surgical management options for rectal neoplasia.
Editorial Material
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Hilary R. Haber, Golnaz Namazi, Kristen Pepin, Jon I. Einarsson
Summary: The video demonstrates contained manual morcellation techniques in benign gynecologic surgeries, allowing tissue extraction through small incisions while reducing the risk of spreading malignancy.
JOURNAL OF MINIMALLY INVASIVE GYNECOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Gianluigi Bisleri, Arjun K. Pandey, Subodh Verma, Syed M. Ali Hassan, Bobby Yanagawa, Masud Khandaker, Mario Gaudino, Andrea M. Russo, Atul Verma, Deepak L. Bhatt, Andrew C. T. Ha
Summary: Hybrid ablation is a novel therapy that combines minimally invasive surgical and percutaneous catheter-based techniques for the management of atrial fibrillation (AF). Observational studies have shown approximately 70% success rates but higher risks compared to catheter-based ablation. Hybrid ablation is typically offered to patients with persistent or longstanding persistent AF, requiring two procedures. While a randomized trial demonstrated its superiority over catheter-based ablation, it also showed higher complication rates. Contemporary studies have shown a decrease in the incidence of serious complications. Additional randomized trials are needed to determine the risks, benefits, and cost effectiveness of hybrid ablation in clinical practice.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Tamas Haidegger, Stefanie Speidel, Danail Stoyanov, Richard M. Satava
Summary: Telesurgical robotics has achieved global clinical adoption as the first domain within medicosurgical robotics. However, its market penetration is still relatively low. The adoption of telesurgical robotics has not reached its full potential due to technical complexity and financial burden. Emerging telesurgical technologies, incorporating artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions, offer significant advantages in clinical practice.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE IEEE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Maryam Gholinejad, Egidius Pelanis, Davit Aghayan, Asmund Avdem Fretland, Bjorn Edwin, Turkan Terkivatan, Ole Jakob Elle, Arjo J. Loeve, Jenny Dankelman
Summary: This paper introduces a novel approach called surgical process modelling, which aims to simplify the challenges in improving surgeries by quantitatively analyzing surgical activities. The approach is applied to analyze different Minimally Invasive Liver Treatments (MILTs) and a generic surgical process model is introduced. The model is established at three different granularity levels and includes all surgical and interventional activities, providing a foundation for extensive quantitative analysis and simulations.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Alfonso Galderisi, Giulia Res, Silvia Guiducci, Federica Savio, Sabrina Brigadoi, Laura Forlani, Biancamaria Mastrandrea, Laura Moschino, Elisabetta Lolli, Elena Priante, Daniele Trevisanuto, Eugenio Baraldi
Summary: The objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of neonatal procedures on glucose variability in very preterm infants. The findings suggest that non-invasive and minimally invasive procedures can increase glucose variability without affecting the mean glucose levels.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kathrine Dyhr Lycke, Johnny Kahlert, Rikke Damgaard, Ole Mogensen, Anne Hammer
Summary: The study found a decline in the incidence rates of benign hysterectomy over the past 15 years, with a shift in surgical procedures from abdominal hysterectomy to minimally invasive procedures.
CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Pediatrics
Pratyusha Yalamanchi, Ashley L. Parent, Anne E. Baetzel, Susan M. Crowe, Andrew A. Gutting, Gino Gisondo, Lynda C. Portice, Marc C. Thorne, Deborah S. Wagner, Katherine E. Bates, Alison C. Tribble
Summary: The study successfully optimized the timing and delivery of prophylactic antibiotics in pediatric surgical settings through the use of the A3 problem-solving method and sequential interventions. The correct timing of antibiotic administration significantly improved, while surgical site infection rates remained stable.